Teen Mood Disorder What is a Mood Disorder? The American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) defines Mood Disorders as those disorders that have as their central feature a significant disturbance in mood. According to the DSM-IV, mood disturbance consists of two symptoms • depressed mood (feeling sad, blue, or down in the dumps) and • lack of interest or pleasure in almost all activities most…

Over the next few weeks we'll be posting an interview series from some of the boys who have been through the Triumph program as well as some of their parents.  The hope is to show what impact getting treatment can have for troubled teens as well as provide some hope and encouragement for the boys and their parents who are looking for help and hope for the future. Today's interview…

Positive Peer Culture Triumph Youth Services utilizes Positive Peer Culture (PPC) to empower young men to be self confident leaders that can make honest, positive life changes. PPC is designed to replace a negative culture with a more positive one. Our PPC program is aimed to develop pro-social behavior through the development of a therapeutic community.   It is proven that changes in these behaviors promote ongoing and lasting positive…

We are so proud of these boys who graduated from high school!